First crop of artists confirmed for Kendal Calling

Frank Turner, Suede and De La Soul have been confirmed among the first batch of artists for this year’s Kendal Calling festival.

The award winning event is back for its ninth year on August 1 - 3 at Lowther Deer Park in the Lake District, after scooping Best Medium Sized Festival at The UK Festival Awards for last year’s effort.

Also on the line up is Happy Mondays, Clean Bandit, Newton Faulkner, 2ManyDJ’s and Lancaster dance music duo Bondax, with many more to be confirmed as the summer approaches.

The three day event takes place across eight stages over three days and nights, with music, art, comedy, poetry, real ale, a vast array of food, site art and stalls all ensuring all tastes are catered for.